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Heigh ho, heigh ho, it's off to panto we
go...!
HEIGH ho, heigh ho, there's just 1 month to go until
the happiest, dopiest, grumpiest and sneeziest panto of all comes to The
Epstein Theatre!
LHK Productions returns to the Epstein this Easter with 1 of the world's
favourite fairytales, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
This year's Easter panto is packed with an egg stra special line up of
celebrities including The Apprentice star James Hill who will be leaving the
boardroom to tread the boards, at the Hanover Street Theatre, when he stars in
Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs!
The 27 year old heartthrob from Sheffield will be playing the role of the
Prince Charming and James, who won the hearts of the public when he entered
the Big Brother House earlier this year, will be winning the heart of Snow
White, as well as the audience with his dashing good looks.
Meanwhile, the grumpiest of them all, Liverpool actor and comedian Ricky
Tomlinson will feature in the role of The Magic Mirror in the guise of Jim
Royle.
Ricky is probably best known for his roles as Bobby Grant in Brookside and
the lazy but loveable Jim Royle in the The Royle Family. His acting credits
span over 30 years and include many more comedy and dramatic roles such as
the lead character in Mike Bassett: England Manager, DCI Charlie Wise in
Cracker, and the poignant portrayal of John Glover, father of Hillsborough
victim Ian, in the Jimmy McGovern drama Hillsborough.
In the role of The Magic Mirror, Ricky will appear as TV favourite Jim Royle
from The Royle Family and the TV slob and couch potato will be declaring:-
"Who is the fairest of them all."
The show also stars local actress Georgia Austin in the role of Snow White.
The beautiful young performer has been in many of LHK's youth productions
and has trained at Liverpool Theatre School. She is very excited to be
playing her first lead role.
17 year old Lewis Pryor from Halewood also returns to the stage in the role
of Muddles. Lewis won the audience's hearts as cheeky Buttons in Cinderella
last year and will no doubt having them eating out of the palm of his hand
again this Easter.
Meanwhile, TV and Radio presenter, Debi Jones, will be a force to be
reckoned with as the Wicked Queen and Liverpool favourite, Michael Chapman,
will return as the hilarious panto dame!
On joining the show Ricky Tomlinson said:- "I originally auditioned to
be Prince Charming but I was too tall. But the Magic Mirror is a perfect
starring role for me, I appear in 27 performances and don't even need to
leave my comfortable, trusty armchair! Remote at the ready, this is going to
be a barrel of fun. I've met all the big stars from Robert De Niro to Samuel
L Jackson, but I am thrilled to be doing my bit for Liverpool in this
wonderful theatre. Let's have a ball and give the kids a treat!"
James Hill added:- "I'm so excited to be doing my 1st panto with LHK
Productions. It will be great to spend some time in Liverpool and playing
Prince Charming will be fun... he taught me everything I know!"
And he admitted:- "I've never sang before but I've been practising
some Justin Bieber songs! I'm just looking forward to interacting with and
having fun with the audience!"
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs promises to deliver the same mix of fun and
traditional pantomime with a fresh and current twist which LHK Productions
are famous for. Complete with sensational songs, stunning choreography, the
panto will feature poisoned apples, magical mirrors, a brilliant cast and,
of course, a sprinkling of panto magic…
This timeless tale, and 1 of the nation's favourite
pantomimes, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs tells the story of a beautiful
princess whose vain and jealous stepmother is hell bent on getting rid of
her and becoming:- "the fairest of them all."
After fleeing the kingdom to escape the Wicked Queen's evil plans, Snow
White seeks refuge with seven dwarfs in their cottage in the forest. Taking
pity on poor Snow White, the dwarfs allow her to stay with them until a
wicked spell is cast which only true love can conquer.
Snow White runs from 24 March, 2016 to the 6 April, 2016 for 27 magical
performances and will be the unmissable Easter event of the year. So book
your tickets now for the most enchanting panto in the land. We do hope to
see you there (oh yes we do)!
To book your tickets call:- 0844 888 4411 or visit
EpsteinLiverpool.Co.UK or book in person at the theatre box
office or via TicketQuarter, Queen Square, Liverpool, or call:- 0844 8000
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